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EDITION XXXVIII - June 16, 2021
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DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES | |
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Dear Friend of Wellness:
Definitely time flies...and we are fast approaching an end to this school year; the end of the last two school years have been quite unexpected, to say the least, and we have embraced the many challenges with open arms to the best of our abilities.
Due to COVID-19, we embarked in the creation of this newsletter to keep everyone abreast of our community and District's progress on working together to create a Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child culture, and showcasing the symphony of services that improve learning and health all together. In the past 14 months, we released a total of 38 newsletters...starting weekly, then moving to bi-weekly, and now that we are returning to a new normal this newsletter will be delivered monthly starting our next fiscal year.
In addition, beginning July - we also want to celebrate what began 245 years ago on Sunday, July 4th - the birth of the American Independence. With festivities traditionally ranging from fireworks, parades, and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues...we wish you all good health and safety as we celebrate the journey this amazing country we live in has experienced for so many years.
As time flies, and we embrace the next seven weeks of Summer before we start a new school year on August 10th...let's continue having an open mind and working together to support the kick-OFF of a healthy and successful school year. We will press on with the focus on inclusion of unity and equity in everything moving forward, and educating everyone about the importance of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model as we accelerate our actions into successful and gratifying outcomes.
Let's keep pressing on and...
Never Give UP!
Continue being a beacon of LIGHT for all the children
and each other...
let's grow STRONGER together!
Be healthy and safe ~ Paula
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6/11/2021
Watch "In the Know with Dr. Fennoy" where he celebrates the 14,000 graduates in the Class of 2021. In-person commencement ceremonies returned this year, thanks to the District staff's efforts and the cooperation from graduates and their families.
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6/4/2021
Watch "In the Know with Dr. Fennoy" as he talks about how a new partnership is helping to expand the District's robust Career and Technical Education program.
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Congratulations Class of 2021! | |
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New Legislation Affects Elementary School Retention
Under the recently-approved Florida legislation, House Bill 1159, parents or guardians of K-5 public school students can request that their child is retained for the 2021-2022 school year, provided that the request is made for academic reasons. Read More...
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School Food Service Updates... | |
Open Sites for the Summer
*UPDATE* Thursday, June 10, 2021 was the last day of
grab-and-go food distribution for the school year.
Beginning, Tuesday, June 22nd, children (or parents/guardians of the children) 18 years old and younger will be able to go to any school with summer school or summer programs to receive a breakfast and/or lunch daily AT NO COST. Some schools will offer breakfast at breakfast time and lunch at lunch time -- while other schools will offer a breakfast and a lunch at the same time, or a lunch and a snack at the same time...these will be given out as a grab and go style.
If the parent/guardian is picking up the meal for their child and
the child is not present, documentation for the child is
needed as we have done in the past.
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See list for locations and times of meal service below. | |
Freedom 4 Miler Run/Walk... | |
The most meaningful and memorable four miles you'll ever run/walk!
Believe With Me's Freedom 4 Miler event honors the sacrifices our fallen military members have made that we might live in freedom and security.
Bringing Hope and Help to America's Families of Fallen Soldiers!
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ALL PROCEEDS benefit...
Gold Star Families!
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Weekly Food Distribution at The Glades Initiative - Open to All...
The Glades Initiative offers weekly food distribution to anyone in need. Those coming in cars are asked to line up beside the office for drive-through pick-up on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Both drivers and walkers will receive food items on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Basics4Babies...
Basics4Babies, the only emergency food bank in Palm Beach County just for infants is an emergency pantry that provides formula, baby food and diapers for children ages birth through three years whose families face financial hardship.
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Distribution of pantry items is through B4B pantries at three
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
locations.
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Click on the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies logo for more info. | |
Sign-Up For A Free
Online Animated Exercise Library...
Over 30 States have signed up for the GOOD TO GO GANG program, and the kids love it. Sign up a FREE by clicking on the GOOD TO GO GANG logo.
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A letter from Michael Evante, Founder/CEO of GTGT can be found HERE | |
Summer Mental
Health Retreat 2021...
Community Connections For Life presents a Summer Mental Health Retreat for participants aged 5-17 to learn about topics that empower and strengthen youth socially.
WHEN: Week of June 21 - August 3, 2021
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Registration is open for KidsFit Jamathon
Decade Celebration...
Register today for the 10th annual KidsFit Jamathon, an innovative, interactive, concert-like experience for youth that motivates and inspires them to dance, stay fit and lead healthy lives!
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Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference...
The 8th Annual Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference is upon us. Now more than ever, supporting student and family social/emotional learning and mental health and wellness directly contributes to a positive school climate, trauma-sensitive practices, individual and family connectedness, academic achievement, and successful students from pre-K through postsecondary.
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Click on the flyer above for the full conference schedule. | |
HAVE A PROUD AND HAPPY JUNETEENTH! | |
Health Care District Offering COVID-19 Vaccine at School District Locations | |
The School District of Palm Beach County, in partnership with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff, and their families (ages 12 and older) at four School District locations through August 8. Read More... | |
The District's Wellness Promotion Task Force purpose is to create an educational forum that allows students, staff, parents, community partners, and members of the public to successfully collaborate in the promotion of healthier lives. With the District's ultimate goal of improving student performance, the direction of the Wellness Promotion Task Force is to encourage a proactive approach to holistically address the health, wellness, and safety of all school children and staff. | | | |
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Paula Triana, RDN, LDN
Manager ~ Wellness Promotion
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
School Food Service Department
3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Office: (561) 383-2026
Cell Phone: (561) 253-5583
Email: paula.triana@palmbeachschoools.org
Frances F. Rosier
Analyst ~ Wellness Promotion
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
School Food Service Department
3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Office: (561) 882-1931
Email: frances.rosier@palmbeachschools.org
Hilary Greever, RDN, LDN
Nutrition Specialist - Nutrition Services
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
School Food Service Department
3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Office: (561) 383-2041
Email: hilary.greever@palmbeachschools.org
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Disclaimer: Information, viewpoints, opinions and comments expressed in this 'Wellness Promotion: District & Community Updates' newsletter are those of the individual organization(s) and/or presenter(s), are for informational purposes only, and may not indicate ratification or sponsorship by The School District of Palm Beach County. We are sending out this newsletter to provide information that may be helpful to our students and their families, staff, and the community-at-large. | | | | |
